Genesis 16:4
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“And he went in unto Hagar, and she conceived: and when she saw that she had conceived, her mistress was despised in her eyes.”Genesis 16:4
What Does Genesis 16:4 Mean?
Genesis 16:4 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 16, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Genesis 16:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 19:31“And the firstborn said unto the younger, Our father is old, and there is not a man in the earth to come in unto us after the manner of all the earth:”2 Samuel 6:16“And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul’s daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.”Proverbs 30:23“For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.”1 Timothy 6:2“And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.”1 Samuel 1:6“And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb.”Proverbs 30:20“Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.”1 Corinthians 4:6“And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.”1 Corinthians 13:4“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”Genesis 16:8“And he said, Hagar, Sarai’s maid, whence camest thou? and whither wilt thou go? And she said, I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai.”
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